Proceedings of the First International Workshop on Advances in Electrocorticography

In October 2009, a group of neurologists, neurosurgeons, computational neuroscientists, and engineers congregated to present novel developments transforming human electrocorticography (ECoG) beyond its established relevance in clinical epileptology. The contents of the proceedings advanced the role of ECoG in seizure detection and prediction, neurobehavioral research, functional mapping, and brain–computer interface technology. The meeting established the foundation for future work on the methodology and application of surface brain recordings.

Research Highlights
► Methodologies and applications of electrocorticography (ECoG) are expanding rapidly
► ECoG signals may be used for off-line and real-time functional mapping assessments.
► ECoG signals are ideal for brain-computer interface and neurorehabilitation research.
► Advances in subdural grid materials may lead to stable long-term recordings.
► Improvements in spatial and temporal ECoG may lead to effective seizure detection.